Boronia megastigma
Scented Boronia
Family |
Rutaceae |
Genus |
Boronia |
Species |
megastigma |
Temperature (°C) |
-4 |
Temperature (°F) |
25 |
Height |
1 - 1.75 m |
Spread |
1 m |
General Description |
Suited as a cut flower. |
Landscape |
Hedges and container plating. |
Cultivation |
Full sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drained soils. Prune after flowering to maintain shape. |
Leaf Description |
Narrow, thick and linear leaves are arranged in whorls around the stem branches and are glandular. |
Flower Description |
Small, fragrant and bell-shaped flowers. |
Colour Description |
The flowers are reddish-brown. The leaves are dark green. |
Notable Specimens |
Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
Propagation |
Seed and cuttings. |
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
The flowers are coveted for its oils. |